Laurie Ann March - Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry

Id like to express my appreciation to Wilderness Press for their faith in my abilities, for listening to my ideas with open minds, and for helping me bring this book to fruition.

Special thanks to my mom, Janet Langman, for inspiring me with her creativity and for helping me adapt the family recipes for this book. Thanks to Nigel and Victoria March, my parents-in-law; your unconditional encouragement has kept me going through the tougher parts of this project. Thanks to Shelley and Claude Lauzon; after all, who else would listen to my half-baked ideas over and over again? You are the epitome of true friends. Appreciation goes to my sister Margaret Wellhauser for rescuing me when I misplaced the biscotti instructions and for teaching me about Italian food, and to my brother Dan Langman for always being there as my strong, silent supporter. Christine and Tim Conners have my gratitude for persuading me to create this book and for being mentors in the kitchen and in life. Your expertise, encouragement, and friendship are valued. Thanks to Brad Wipperman for being a great taste tester and a good friend and also to Krysia Lear for her guidance and wisdom.

My husband, Bryan, is a brave man who deserves an abundance of love and appreciation for being the guinea pig, especially with those recipes that were unpalatable and far from book worthy. Thank you for rescuing dinner with a last minute meal when I had a disaster, for eating breakfast meals at suppertime, and for doing the dishes over and over again. Last but not least, I must thank my son, Tobias, for being a great little outdoorsman and the toughest of my food critics. There is no better gauge than the honesty of a child when it comes to food.

I have connected with so many people on the trail, on canoe routes, and online who provided inspiration that it would take a full chapter to thank them all. Instead I thank all of you who took the time to speak with me about your wilderness cooking and eating experiences. Thank you all!